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Chrono WRC Stage 1 — Stowa’s new automatic rally chronograph in steel or black-coated

Presented at the WRC Delfi Rally Estonia 2026, the Stowa Chrono WRC Stage 1 is a purpose-built automatic chronograph. The new model arrives in stainless steel or a black‑coated finish and follows Stowa’s Flieger Verus Black Forest WRC pilot piece.

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Stowa Chrono WRC Stage 1 in stainless steel and black-coated finishes

Originally reported by Monochrome Watches. This article is a curated summary of their original coverage.

WRC Delfi Rally Estonia 2026 — Stowa shifts from pilot to purpose-built chronograph

Stowa used the WRC Delfi Rally Estonia 2026 platform to unveil the Chrono WRC Stage 1, a noticeably larger automatic chronograph that abandons the compact Flieger Verus pilot format for something aimed squarely at motorsport timing.

What we know right now

The Chrono WRC Stage 1 is offered in two case finishes: stainless steel and a black‑coated variant. Stowa presents it as a purpose‑built automatic chronograph and leans on its role as the Official WRC Timekeeper & Watch Partner to frame the release.

As Monochrome Watches first reported, this is Stowa’s second WRC‑linked model after the Flieger Verus Black Forest WRC.

Design and intent

Stowa is explicit about intent: move away from a compact pilot’s watch and make a larger chronograph for rally timing. That framing matters. It tells you this isn’t a cosmetic motorsport dial swap — the architecture is oriented toward timing performance and visual scale suitable for rally use.

Key facts at a glance

Stowa hasn’t published full technical details in the item we reviewed — no case dimensions, caliber reference, power reserve, water resistance, pricing or edition size were provided. Expect those specifics in the brand’s product release or further coverage.

Buying angle: if you want a deliberate motorsport tool rather than a themed pilot watch, this is the direction Stowa has chosen. Watch for the official spec sheet to confirm movement provenance and the finishing details before you commit.

Originally reported by Monochrome Watches. This article is a curated summary of their original coverage.

Tags: Stowa, chronograph, automatic, steel